Geospatial Data Technician - SP
Who We Are
What You’ll Do
The Geospatial Data Technician is responsible for assessing, manipulating and modifying geospatial third party data sets. Experience in GIS data processing is required including coursework and/or previous work in ArcGIS, QGIS. This role includes a customer experience component that involves interaction with our external GIS professional partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Manipulate geospatial data sets in ArcGIS/QGIS/relevant mapping software
- Evaluate geospatial data sets for freshness, quality and accuracy
- Research open source geospatial basemap data sets and evaluate for quality
- Respond to geospatial data providers questions using industry knowledge and customer care
- Use mapping tools and GIS experience to continually improve mapping accuracy and edits
- Analyze mapping data and make decisions based on policy to complete mapping workflows
- Run QA tools
- Enter key mapping metadata and other information as requested with high accuracy
- Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with tools or processes
Preferred Experience :
- Knowledge of English language on at least intermediate level
- Experience in GIS data processing
- Ability to analyze the components of a shapefile and other standard formats for data quality
- Recognize appropriate data projection for data sets based on location and standards
- A positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward partners at all times
- Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems with mínimal oversight
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Cognizant?
A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.
Ongoing support and funding with training and development plans.
A highly competitive benefits and salary package.
Opportunity to work for leading global companies.
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Who We Are
What You’ll Do
The Geospatial Data Technician is responsible for assessing, manipulating and modifying geospatial third party data sets. Experience in GIS data processing is required including coursework and/or previous work in ArcGIS, QGIS. This role includes a customer experience component that involves interaction with our external GIS professional partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Manipulate geospatial data sets in ArcGIS/QGIS/relevant mapping software
- Evaluate geospatial data sets for freshness, quality and accuracy
- Research open source geospatial basemap data sets and evaluate for quality
- Respond to geospatial data providers questions using industry knowledge and customer care
- Use mapping tools and GIS experience to continually improve mapping accuracy and edits
- Analyze mapping data and make decisions based on policy to complete mapping workflows
- Run QA tools
- Enter key mapping metadata and other information as requested with high accuracy
- Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with tools or processes
Preferred Experience :
- Knowledge of English language on at least intermediate level
- Experience in GIS data processing
- Ability to analyze the components of a shapefile and other standard formats for data quality
- Recognize appropriate data projection for data sets based on location and standards
- A positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward partners at all times
- Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems with mínimal oversight
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Cognizant?
A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.
Ongoing support and funding with training and development plans.
A highly competitive benefits and salary package.
Opportunity to work for leading global companies.
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